Political Dispute Over Netanyahu's Speech to Congress
Sen. Bernie Sanders refuses to attend speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him a 'war criminal' and criticizing the invitation by both Republican and Democrat lawmakers.
Key Points
- Bernie Sanders refuses to attend speech by Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him a 'war criminal'
- Netanyahu invited by Republican and Democrat lawmakers to speak before a Joint Meeting of Congress
- Sanders criticizes Israel's military offensive operation against Hamas
- Sanders believes Israel has violated international law and should not receive foreign aid